People

Sidney is an experienced property lawyer, with a background in commercial and retail leasing, estate planning and estate administration matters.
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Kellie is an experienced lawyer who specialises in Commonwealth compensation, social security and administrative law. She regularly appears as a solicitor-advocate in merits and judicial review proceedings in the Administrative Review Tribunal and the Federal Court.
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Isobel is a lawyer in the banking and finance team with experience assisting on a number of financing transactions. Isobel has assisted on acquisition finance, construction, asset finance, film finance and business banking. Isobel is experienced in a wide range of industries, including residential and commercial real estate, information technology, telecommunications services, aged care and health care, professional services, hotels, pubs and accommodation.
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Elisa has 9 years’ experience practising in Personal Injury law. She is an insurance litigator who specialises in CTP matters in NSW.
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Shelley is an experienced insurance and government lawyer who specialises in alternative dispute resolution, litigation and investigations for private sector insurers and Commonwealth government clients. Shelley joined Sparke Helmore in 2010 as a graduate lawyer, fresh out of university. She was appointed to the Sparke Helmore partnership in 2023 and moved from Sydney to Canberra to lead the ACT insurance team. Shelley has a strong commitment to community engagement and D&I. She prioritises supporting the professional and cultural development of junior colleagues through mentoring, and creating a work environment that is safe, fun and fulfilling. She is an instrumental member of Sparke Helmore’s Social Committee and works closely with the firm’s D&I and Community Committees to create inclusive events where colleagues of all demographics can connect.
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Simon is an experienced corporate and commercial adviser with a focus on supporting public sector clients in meeting the needs of the community. Simon has over 20 years’ experience working with public and private sector clients on transaction and advisory engagements, in Australia and the UK.
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Samantha specialises in Administrative Law. She regularly appears as a solicitor advocate in the Federal Court and Federal Circuit Court in judicial review proceedings and the Administrative Review Tribunal in merits review proceedings.
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Kathryn is an experienced lawyer who specialises in Commonwealth compensation, social security, administrative law and in the alternative dispute resolution space. She regularly appears as a solicitor-advocate in merits review proceedings in the Administrative Review Tribunal.
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Dino has more than 15 years' experience in professional indemnity, directors' and officers' (D&O), commercial disputes and aviation liability claims.
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Jaimee is a lawyer in the Commercial Disputes and Insolvency team. She specialises in advising and representing clients in a range of pre-litigious and litigious matters arising from general contractual disputes, consumer disputes, director and shareholder disputes, misleading and deceptive conduct, leasing or other property disputes, credit and debt recovery, and insolvency matters.
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Having years of experience working in several large Commonwealth Government agencies, both as a lawyer and otherwise, Jason believes that good advice often involves thinking outside the box, while simultaneously adapting to the constraints at hand.
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Grant is an Accredited Specialist in Local Government & Planning Law and also practises environment and resources law. Grant's focus includes Land and Environment Court litigation, and advising on resources, planning and environment legislation in NSW.
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Alanna is an accomplished administrative and regulatory lawyer within our Government – Public & Regulatory team. A trusted advisor, she is recognised for her clear and pragmatic advice on the most complex of administrative and regulatory legal issues.
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Sara is a highly experienced insurance litigator with over eight years of experience in CTP Insurance and Personal Injury Law. She focuses on providing practical and cost-effective strategies to deliver exceptional results for her clients.
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Stuart concentrates on Commonwealth statutory classes of insurance and administrative law. He is one of the firm's most experienced practitioners in these areas and has advised Commonwealth agencies on a range of issues regarding their statutory functions. He has represented clients in proceedings in the Administrative Review Tribunal and Federal Court at the Commonwealth level, as well as in various local and state courts. Stuart is currently seconded part-time to a Commonwealth Government department to provide advice on statutory interpretation and related administrative law issues.
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John brings a fresh perspective and energy to the Board with a view to enhancing Sparke Helmore's growth strategy and maximising opportunities for the firm in a rapidly evolving legal services market.
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Tareena specialises in public and administrative law having advised and appeared as a solicitor advocate in the Administrative Review Tribunal in merits review proceedings and the Federal Circuit and Family Court and Federal Court in judicial review proceedings. She was a finalist in the 2023 Lawyers Weekly 30 under 30 Awards and the 2016 Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards, Law Student of the Year.
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Vanessa holds dual qualifications in law and town planning, making her uniquely placed to assist her clients navigate the planning and environment and compulsory acquisition regulatory frameworks across Queensland.  Vanessa has worked on large-scale master planning projects, waste facilities, renewable energy projects, represented local government and government-owned corporations, and provided advice to major developers, mining companies, publicly listed companies, and private entities. Her expertise lies in urban development, renewables, infrastructure, waste, compulsory acquisition and environmental approvals, compliance and enforcement.  In addition to her professional achievements, Vanessa also holds community and business leadership roles.  She serves as Director and Deputy Chair of the Cairns Organisation United for Cancer Health, and is a former Deputy Chair of Port North and former Chair of JUTE Theatre Company.  Vanessa is also a regular presenter for the Queensland Environmental Law Association, the Planning Institute of Australia, Advance Cairns, and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
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